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Rajon Rondo, after missing one game to a sprained right ankle, was cleared this morning by Celtics trainer Ed Lacerte to play in today's game against the Raptors.

The Celtics point guard originally suffered the injury during the third quarter of Wednesday's win over Utah.

"He looked fine. Him and Eddie walked in this morning and they said they’re ready," said Doc Rivers, who didn't anticipate needing much time to tell whether Rondo should stay in the game.

"The eyes always tell you," he said. "It’s not brain surgery in that regard, especially with a guard. It’s a lot easier. Big guys can limp around and still be effective because you’re still big. But guards are pretty easy to tell. I don’t think Eddie would tell him to go out there if he wasn’t ready." ... Rivers was as stunned as anyone by the news that Twinkies have reached their sugary end, thanks to the parent company Hostess going out of business.

"Twinkies went out of business? You’re kidding me," said the Celtics coach. "That sucks. I haven’t had one in like 30 years, and I’m sure it’s still in my body."